Role Overview:

You will be responsible for leading the financial operations and controllership functions, including financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and financial systems. This role will partner with other senior leaders to ensure that the organization’s financial operations are efficient, compliant with regulations, and aligned with strategic objectives. The position will oversee a team of finance professionals and ensure that accurate and timely financial information is available to support decision-making.

Role Responsibilities: 

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across the organization.
• Ensure timely completion of internal and external financial reports, including supporting schedules and disclosures.

Statutory returns and compliance

• Provide financial documentation and support for compliance-related applications including insurance renewals, grant funding or regulatory filings.
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns (e.g. GST/HST, Corporate Tax, payroll remittances, WSIB, and etc.)

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or other regulatory frameworks, ensuring all required documentation and testing are in place.
• Lead efforts for external audits, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Accounting Oversight

• Oversee the company’s general accounting operations, including managing the general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities, if applicable.

Operational Efficiency

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial systems.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to streamline financial systems and automation.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Work closely with business leaders to align financial plans with strategic goals and operational needs.
• Analyse financial results and provide actionable insights to senior management for decision-making.

Strategic Financial Analysis

• Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance and trends to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain key financial metrics and KPIs to monitor the health of the organization.
• Support business case analysis for capital expenditures, investments, and other strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance operations and controllership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, and professional development within the team.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members, ensuring alignment with department and organizational objectives.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or a CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level position.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, controllership, internal controls, compliance, and operations.
• Proven experience in managing financial systems and working with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• CPA or CA
• Knowledge of SAP and Tagetik will be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Proficient in financial modelling and advanced Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Senior level financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, reporting and legal issues.
• Sound knowledge of accounting practices and standards gained through practical experience, qualifications and personal development.
• Sound leadership skills and a proven track record of successful people management.
• Ability to actively manage and drive performance in diverse teams and cultures. Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with stakeholders across different divisions and regions
• Strong business acumen, detail-oriented and hands-on.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT B+H

• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
• An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company’s perks/discounts (i.e Goodlife, perkopolis etc.).
• You will be exposed to an open, ‘continuous learning’ environment (i.e. lunch & learn) where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.

OUR FIRM

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies. At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Join us if you’re willing to try new things, to go bold, and to let the best idea win. If you’re willing to stretch yourself and you want to create something that’s never existed before, we want you.

For more information, please visit https://bharchitects.com/en/

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. B+H is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.